In response to the needs of our community...

In response to the needs of our community...

Sussex County Hospitals Announce Health Collaboration

Georgetown, Delaware – Beebe Medical Center, Nanticoke Health Services and Bayhealth Medical Center today unveiled a collaborative initiative called Healthier Sussex County. Through this collaboration, the three hospitals will join with local community and health resources to focus on one mission – to make Sussex County one of the healthiest in the nation. [Read More]

Healthier Sussex County

A collaborative effort of community members, community resources and area hospitals has begun in Sussex County, Delaware. Our mission is to make Sussex County one of the healthiest in the nation by addressing health issues and working toward optimal health.

Beebe Healthcare, Bayhealth - Milford, Nanticoke Health Services and several other health and community organizations have joined together to support all Sussex County residents in our quest to achieve better health.

The following objectives have been set to date:

To identify and address health disparities

To identify and address health education needs

To positively impact health behavior

Two major Healthier Sussex County initiatives have been set for this year. The primary goals include increasing the number of residents in Sussex County who receive diabetes testing and self-management education, and to increase compliance with recommended breast cancer screenings among women in the county.

More information regarding the diabetes testing and self-management education may be found here.

More information regarding the breast cancer screenings may be found here.

In 2012-2013 Healthier Sussex County organizations are working together to conduct a county-wide Community Health Needs Assessment. And, we are looking for your feedback. To take complete a survey online, click here.